Oncology Bioscience Summer Intern
Posted on Oct. 14, 2024 by AstraZeneca
- Waltham Abbey, United States of America
- Salary not available
- Full time
- 1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are seeking undergraduate students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field for a 10-Week Student Intern role to be working on a nationwide team with 2 openings in Waltham, MA for a June 2nd - August 8th contract period.
Position Duties:
- Design and performing a variety of molecular and cellular biology experiments including cell culture, western blot, RT-PCT, CRISPR-based gene editing, etc.
- Maintain multiple cancer cell lines to support research activities
- Test drug candidates using biochemical and cell based assays
- Collect and analyze experimental results
- Record experimental procedures and scientific findings in lab notebook
- Summarize and present frequent updates at project team meeting at end-of-summer poster session
Position Requirements:
- Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, and junior students working towards a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. *Candidates must have an expected graduation date of after August 2025
- Knowledge of basic biology lab techniques such as cell culture, PCR, and/or Western Blot is preferred, but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, and GraphPad Prism preferred.
- Strong desire to pursue a scientific career in the future
- Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
- US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
- This role will not be providing CPT/OPT support.
- Ability to report onsite to Waltham, MA 5 days a week. This role will not provide relocation assistance, and will prioritize local applicants.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0
Advertised until:
Nov. 13, 2024
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